12/09/2026
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SABBATH MEDITATION.
At Kenyan Reggae Magazine, we often think about the power of a name.
As Africans, we come from cultures where names carry meaning, identity, history and destiny. So when an artist gets the opportunity to name themselves, we believe that choice should carry some weight.
A name should give you something to grow into,
It should give you longevity, power, strength and the wings to rise into your future. It should connect you to your roots. It should give you a foundation, a sense of where you come from, even as you grow into where you're going.
Because once you choose a name, you should be prepared to become it.
Thinking about Jua Cali and Redsan, two names belonging to artists who have made an undeniable mark on Kenyan music.
There is something fascinating about the way an artist's chosen name can become part of the culture around them. Linguistically, Jua Cali and Red San carry a similar meaning, but each expression is deeply familiar within different parts of the Kenyan landscape.
And that is the thought: sometimes, the name you choose carries a connection that goes beyond its literal meaning.
Then there is Necessary Noize, a clever name that almost speaks for itself. Nobody forgets unnecessary noise, and therefore, Necessary Noize will always have a reason to be heard.
And then there is Stoneface Priest.
There is a presence in that name. And when you listen to the music, you hear it.
And look at names like Ital Candy, Queen Ifrika, Binti Afrika, Queen Omega,, Chemikali,di General, Black Omolo, Nazizi, Mzungu Mjanja , Natty Konshanz, just a few examples
They don't just identify the artists. They become part of the legacy.
So this strong end, Kenyan Reggae Magazine asks:
Whatever name you've given yourself, can you grow into it?
Can it connect you to your roots?
Can it give you a foundation?
Can you stand in it?
Who might you be?
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